Clemson Area African American Museum

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Clemson Area African American Museum An organization built to educate the community on history of the African American Community within the southeast.

The Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM) is one of the leading cultural institutions in the city of Clemson and the only museum in Pickens County devoted to local African American history.

Join the Clemson Area African American Museum on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM for an Artist Talk featuring Sheila Gaine...
10/02/2026

Join the Clemson Area African American Museum on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM for an Artist Talk featuring Sheila Gaines! Learn more about Sheila's philosophy for her work and gain some insight into some of the pieces featured in her exhibit, Sewful Expressions.

Sewful Expressions is currently on view at CAAAM through April 2, 2027. For more information, visit www.caaam.org.

The Clemson Area African American Museum invites you to join us at the opening reception for Sewful Expressions, featuri...
08/18/2026

The Clemson Area African American Museum invites you to join us at the opening reception for Sewful Expressions, featuring the work of celebrated artist and quilter Sheila Gaines.​ The reception will take place Friday, September 11 at 6:00 PM at the Clemson Area African American Museum (214 Butler Street, Clemson, SC 29631).

Sewful Expressions will be on view at CAAAM from September 11, 2026 through April 2, 2027.

💃🏾🕺🏿 Ease on down the yellow brick road this Thursday, June 25 for our last film in CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Seri...
06/23/2026

💃🏾🕺🏿 Ease on down the yellow brick road this Thursday, June 25 for our last film in CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series - The Wiz! ✨

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Garden (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission & Popcorn 🍿

Grab your lawn chairs, snacks or dinner, and join us for a wonderful evening!

📣 Join us this Thursday, June 18 for a special Juneteenth screening of Daughters Of The Dust for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freed...
06/16/2026

📣 Join us this Thursday, June 18 for a special Juneteenth screening of Daughters Of The Dust for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series! 🩵

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Auditorium (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission & Popcorn 🍿

Grab your favorite movie snacks and join us for a magical evening!

🎶 Belt your heart out with us this Thursday, June 11 at a special screening of Dreamgirls for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom ...
06/08/2026

🎶 Belt your heart out with us this Thursday, June 11 at a special screening of Dreamgirls for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series!

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Garden (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission & Popcorn 🍿

Grab your lawn chairs, snacks, and your strong vocals, and join us for a wonderful evening!

📣 Join us this Thursday, June 4 for a special screening of Harriet for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series!📍 Clemson ...
06/02/2026

📣 Join us this Thursday, June 4 for a special screening of Harriet for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series!

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Garden (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission & Popcorn 🍿

Grab your lawn chairs, snacks or dinner, and join us for a wonderful evening! ✨

📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!! 🎨The Clemson Area African American Museum’s call for art is still open! Artists are invited to ...
06/01/2026

📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!! 🎨

The Clemson Area African American Museum’s call for art is still open! Artists are invited to submit art that represents and celebrates the unique culture and heritage of African Americans in Upstate South Carolina for an exhibition opening this fall.

❗ Submissions are due by Monday, June 15!

For more information on how to submit, please visit www.caaam.org/events.

🎬 Bring your lawn chairs and favorite movie snacks, and join us every Thursday this June for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom M...
05/29/2026

🎬 Bring your lawn chairs and favorite movie snacks, and join us every Thursday this June for CAAAM’s Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series!

June 4 | Harriet
June 11 | Dreamgirls
June 18 | Daughters Of The Dust
June 25 | The Wiz

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Garden (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission & Popcorn 🍿

✨ In celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, join the Clemson Area African American Mus...
05/14/2026

✨ In celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, join the Clemson Area African American Museum for our Sounds Of Freedom Movie Series! 🎬🖤💚❤️

Every Thursday this June, join CAAAM as we screen films that highlight the joys and triumphs in Black culture. Bring your lawn chairs and movie snacks, and join the community for these iconic films:

June 4 | Harriet
June 11 | Dreamgirls
June 18 | Daughters Of The Dust
June 25 | The Wiz

📍 Clemson Area African American Museum Garden (214 Butler Street)
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM
💲 Free Admission

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214 Butler Street, SC-1516
Clemson, SC
29631

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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